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Bye Bye Bastard

When a talent agent and his sister are compelled to look back on the abuse of their now deceased father, they find themselves bewildered with what to do with his remains. Yet, unbeknownst to them, their father's spirit is not at rest.

  • Keven Porter Jr
    Director
  • Andrew "Sashi" Peterson
    Director
  • Keven Porter Jr
    Writer
  • Keven Porter Jr
    Producer
  • Keven Porter Jr
    Key Cast
  • Temple Poteat
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, paranormal, horror, fantasy, mystery, thriller, suspense, african american, black
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 11, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    HDV
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Indiefest Film Festival

    United States
    Award of Recognition
  • Diabolical Horror Film Festival

    October 30, 2020
    Best Actress Nomination
  • Silicone Beach Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    April 26, 2017
    North America Premier
  • Independent Filmmakers Showcase: Los Angeles IFS Film Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    May 9, 2017
  • Culver City Film Festival
    Culver City
    United States
    December 8, 2017
    Official Selection
  • US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards
    Hollywood
    United States
    Semi-Finalist
Director Biography - Keven Porter Jr, Andrew "Sashi" Peterson

Keven holds a degree in theatrical arts and is a Los Angeles based actor under the SAG-AFTRA and AEA. As an artist his approach is to be a canvas to which a character can emerge and a director can fine tune. Like in music he is a instrument for the character to come to life. In addition to acting, he has produced eight independent music records within the genre of Pop/R&B. In his free time he is steadily am working on screenplays and his urban fantasy fiction novel series.

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Director Statement

I cherish the opportunity to create and grow with a character as a writer and actor. As an artist my approach is to be a canvas to which a character can emerge. As a director I seek to bring diverse characters to life in genres that are often lacking strong survivable characters of color. Often in Hollywood one hears "don't just wait for work but make it," and that's what I did with my film 'Bye Bye Bastard.' It is an opportunity to tell a painful, but serious, horror story from a different perspective. In addition, I have always felt that the paranormal/ horror genre has yet to reach its full potential. New generations want sincere stories told before diving into the pool of absurd. For this reason my characters are serious, and come from relatable perspectives. Once an audience can relate, then I can take them on the journey toward the Macabre and beyond.